Description
This Amish Christmas Jam is a sweet, spiced, and festive preserve made with strawberries, cranberries, and warm holiday spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200 g) fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
- 2 cups (200 g) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 4 cups (800 g) granulated sugar
- 1 (3 oz / 85 g) package fruit pectin (such as Sure-Jell)
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- brown sugar (optional)
- raspberries (optional)
- chopped apples or pears (optional)
- vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and chop strawberries and cranberries. If frozen, thaw and drain first. In a large saucepan, combine fruit and water. Simmer for 10 minutes until cranberries pop and strawberries soften.
- Mash fruit to your desired texture. Stir in lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Simmer gently for a few minutes to blend flavors.
- Sprinkle pectin over fruit and stir for 1 minute until dissolved. Add sugar all at once. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim foam.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rims, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Cool on a towel or rack until sealed.
- Label jars and store in a cool, dark place. The jam will thicken as it cools. Enjoy on toast, biscuits, or as a festive gift.
Notes
- Use brown sugar for a deeper caramel-like flavor.
- Replace some strawberries with raspberries for more tartness.
- Stir in chopped apples or pears for a chunkier texture.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract for warmth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Amish Christmas Jam, holiday jam, fruit preserve, homemade gift